COVID-19 during festivals – PM Modi addresses the nation
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Celebrations are not too far. However, we need to make sure that we follow the protocols for COVID-19 during festivals. Let’s read what the PM had to say.
Till now, India has reported about 7.65 million COVID-19 cases. Out of these, about 6.7 million have recovered.
India is no longer having the highest number of new cases in the world. For the last three days, the United States has reported more new infections than India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation yesterday. This is his seventh national speech since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In his speech, he has requested everyone to remain alert against COVID-19 during festivals.
He said that India should be on alert until a vaccine has been developed. He said India is currently working on about two or three possible vaccines. The government will try to make sure that everyone gets the vaccine when it is developed.
Experts are worried about the increasing pollution in cities in India, especially Delhi. This may make COVID-19 worse.
What is the situation worldwide?
India needs to be extra alert for COVID-19 during festivals. Let’s see what the situation is across the world.
Around 40.7 million cases have been reported worldwide. Out of these, about 27.8 million have recovered.
The World Health Organization has once again said that it is important to follow quarantine rules if you test positive or come into contact with someone who has. This announcement has come after cases in Europe continue to increase.
The UK has launched the Human Challenge Programme. In this, healthy volunteers will be exposed to the COVID-19 virus to see how vaccines work and what medicines to use to treat the disease.
Cathay Pacific Airlines is cutting thousands of jobs. The pandemic has caused heavy losses especially for airlines and hotels industry across the world.
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